Toronto to Ottawa (YTZ–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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218 mi airlines 37/wk
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PD2205
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
7:00 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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PD2211
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
8:25 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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PD2217
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
10:30 AM
EDT
11:29 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AC7866
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:30 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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PD2259
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
2:05 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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PD2267
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
5:10 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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AC7861
AC Air Canada
DH4
6:45 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2202
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:50 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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PD2208
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
12:10 PM
EDT
1:19 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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PD2206
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
12:10 PM
EDT
1:19 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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PD2210
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AC7869
AC Air Canada
DH8D
2:05 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2258
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
3:35 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2262
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
6:55 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Toronto to Ottawa
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 218 mi 0h 56m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

YTZ–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YTZ–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 30 DH4, DH8D 0h59 100%
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 0h56 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (30 flights/wk, 81%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YTZ to YOW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YTZ to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YTZ → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
YOW → YTZ
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YTZ delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YTZ→YOW YYZ→YOW YHM→YOW
Distance from YTZ 12 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10 2
Weekly flights 37 159 4
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 21m 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YTZ with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Toronto.
YTZ: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 0h 59m.

YTZ–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 56m to 0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 52 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YTZ to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 0h 59m. The route covers 218 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from YTZ to YOW. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQG, MDW, YFC, BOS, YUL, YHZ, EWR, IAD, YQT and YQB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YTZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ and YHM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YTZ to YOW

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YTZ to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YTZ to YOW ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 0 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YQG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ) and Hamilton (YHM).